The term ’drum machine’ can mean a multitude of things in 2023, encompassing everything from emulations of vintage beatboxes and new devices inspired by them, to full-on multichannel groove production ...

An electronic musician that doesn’t love drum machines is not to be trusted. Yes, synthetic percussion has been absolutely rinsed to death by now, and these sounds are often used in formulaic ways, ...

Why do producers keep choosing analog drum synths over digital alternatives, even when technology has advanced so dramatically? The answer lies in subtle circuit behaviors that create warmth and punch ...